East Bay Municipal Utility District
Power Plant Mechanic/Operator
Power Plant Mechanic/Operator
Salary Info: $118,920 – $137,664 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement
Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, February 10, 2025
Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025
Internal Reference # 25-017
A Power Plant Mechanic/Operator operates, maintains, and repairs diesel engines and gas turbine generator sets at East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Power Generation Station (PGS) located at the main wastewater treatment plant.
EBMUD’s PGS includes large industrial stationary engines that run on multiple fuels and produce a total of 10 megawatts: a mix of 6-megawatt diesel and a 4.5-megawatt gas turbine. The power plant operates continuously, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Typical duties include:
· Operating or maintaining switch-gear, dual-fuel engines, generators, gas compressors, gas storage and delivery system, centrifuges and supporting auxiliary equipment.
· Operating computer control interface systems for engine and load control.
· Starting up and shutting down power plant systems and machinery.
· Regulating electrical loads in the power plant according to standard operating procedures.
· Inspecting, adjusting, and repairing various engine, machinery and equipment parts.
· Testing and troubleshooting equipment and machinery.
· Responding to audio and visual alarms concerning plant conditions.
· Writing detailed repair and inspection reports
The salary range for Power Plant Mechanic/Operator is $9,910 per month increasing to $10,406, $10,926, and $11,472 after 12, 24 and 36 months, respectively. All off shifts receive 10% or 15% shift differentials.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
Requirements:
1. A high school diploma or its equivalent.
2. Two years of journey level experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment similar to that used in diesel, methane, or natural gas fed power generating stations or other industrial electrical power plants.
3. Valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Other requirements: Willingness to work weekends and various shifts, including graveyard. Willingness to work overtime on short notice. Willingness to work for long periods in an environment where noise levels are greater than 85 dB while wearing hearing protection devices and where temperatures reach over 100°F.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735